Show your oiler cans

four.cycle · Mar 2, 2026

Ultradog MN said:
I can't see any writing or logos on it except made in USA on the bottom.

Waterbury.

click on my "signature line" below for the list:

Garage Full · Mar 14, 2026

I like this thread. And I also like unusual oil cans. Lots of good posts my friends. Here is my contribution.

59Sled · Mar 14, 2026

Update tonight- after doing more research on it. Seems a lot are calling it a plant mister. So now I’m not sure if it’s even an oiler.

Just pick up this Three Stars No.305 oiler today. Oh well. Looks cool. I will display it with my other oilers. Made in Hong Kong. it was made from the 1950’s to the 1970’s. Now time to polish it up.

d42jeep · Mar 15, 2026

My wife usually grabs those misters when she sees them at sales. Here is my most recent oiler find. I cleaned off the crud built up on the exterior, added some fluid film and set it on the shelf.

-Don

Outlawmws · Mar 15, 2026

59Sled said:
Update tonight- after doing more research on it. Seems a lot are calling it a plant mister. So now I’m not sure if it’s even an oiler.

Just pick up this Three Stars No.305 oiler today. Oh well. Looks cool. I will display it with my other oilers. Made in Hong Kong. it was made from the 1950’s to the 1970’s. Now time to polish it up.

I definitely is a plant mister. We have several and at least one rotted out, They are not very well made or from high grade materials.

Professor Gascan · Mar 15, 2026

Question for the collective here regarding the pump style gooseneck cans. Do these work with something thin like wd40?

I'd like to switch to buying it in bulk and this seems like a good way to dispense it right where it's needed with a lot less mess and waste.

Beerhippie · Mar 15, 2026

Professor Gascan said:
Question for the collective here regarding the pump style gooseneck cans. Do these work with something thin like wd40?

I'd like to switch to buying it in bulk and this seems like a good way to dispense it right where it's needed with a lot less mess and waste.

I use one with a rigid "neck" for my Kroil. It does tend to weep some, but still a handy and less expensive way to dispense it.

4xdog · Mar 19, 2026

59Sled said:
after doing more research on it. Seems a lot are calling it a plant mister. So now I’m not sure if it’s even an oiler.

100% a plant mister. I used one just like that for decades.

4xdog · Mar 19, 2026

I found this brass Eagle No. 66 under the back porch of my former house a dozen or so years ago. I cleaned it up a little, but really need to find the time to do a proper job of it and put the can back in service.

Ultradog MN · Mar 29, 2026

I think I found the perfect use - and place to store - the little Ford oiler I posted about before.
I'm repurposing this collet stand on my old lathe. I dont use the collets that often so they will go in a drawer. Made a new board for it and will keep all the odd tools and pieces you want close at hand when working.
I wanted to add an oil can too. After a bit of experimenting I realized if I cut the heads of the carriage bolts a little smaller diameter the oiler was a perfect fit and won't slide off.
You don't need a squirt of oil, just a drop or two when drilling and tapping.
One of those little Eureka! moments in life that make you smile and want to share it.

Orangina · Apr 8, 2026

HAZET 2161 (1958-1965) and an ÖL KERL twist (en: OIL GUY twist, ~1973-1990) for 150 ml of oil

regards,

Stuart in MN · Apr 10, 2026

My brother gave me this nifty little oil can today. It's called an England Valvespout, made by the Continental Arms Corporation in New York. It stands about 6" tall.

Outlawmws · Apr 10, 2026

Nice one Stuart! I have one of those, but no paper label unfortunately

d42jeep · Apr 11, 2026

That is a nice one. I found one a while back.

I found this at a family run estate sale this morning. I wasn’t sure who made it until I started cleaning it up and spotted the Plews on the rusty handle.